already exists as an alternate
of this question.

exists and is an alternate of .

Iran is in the eastern part of the Middle East which is in Southwest Asia. Iran is bordered on the North by Armenia, Azerbaijan & Turkmenistan. On the East by Afghanistan & Pakistan. On the West by Turkey & Iraq. It also borders the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman & Caspian Sea.

The origins of the term "Shah" go back to ancient Avestan "Kshathra" or Kshatrya" (Sanskrit) which means ruler of domain. The root of this word can also be found in the Iranian month of Shahrivar, itself a modern version of Kshathra Vairya, the Zoroastrian arch-angel of ideal dominion and guardian o…f metals and power among men. Various dynasties used the term "Shah" to describe the rulers of their realm, including the Achamenid Persians, Arsacid Parthians and Sassanian Persians. The bactrian Kingdom ruling eastern Iranian land sin the time of Zarathushtra (Zoroaster) used the term "Kavi" for "King". So Shah is not an exact translation of "King" but more so a ruler of a domain or dominion. In medieval Islamic times, Zoroastrian princes and rulers who continued to defy the Islamic Caliphate were known as "Sepahbodan" or leaders of armies, while Muslim rulers used the title of "Emir" and not Shah, until the Daylamite Buyids. So it continued until the period from 1905 through 1911 when a constitutional monarchy was put in place, but it was overthrown in 1925. At that time, Reza Shah overthrew the dynasty to establish his own, and from that dynasty came the man we generally connect with the title. It is His Imperial Majesty, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, Shah of Iran , that we usually refer to when we speak of the ruling monarch of Iran. The Iranian Revolution of 11 February, 1979 overthrew the Shah of Iran and the Pahlavi dynasty. Shah is a word for a king, from the Persian language. Over the years in the past, there were many shahs. The last Shah was Mohammad RezÄ ShÄh Pahlavi , who was overthrown in 1979. (MORE)

It is currently a scripted tulip that reads "Allah". The original symbol of Persia was the Farvahar also known as the Zoroastrian Falcon. From 1576 to 1979, the symbol of Persia was the Lion and Sun motif. Supporters of the former government of Iran or those who just oppose the Islamic Republic o…f Iran often use the Lion and Sun as their symbol of Iran. Please see the Related Link to see images of all of these symbols. (MORE)

I do Believe it is a theocratic Oligarchy. There is a supreme leader, yes , but there are also Revolutionary Guard Generals and There is many big time Clerics , such as Rafsanjanis , There are also Grand Ayatollas. All in All i do believe it is an oligarchy.

The Islamic Republic is the title of Iran , but there is no republicity in Iran because there is no democracy in Iran. The mullas are just rulling the country with the old fashioned rules of Quran (the religious book of Islam science 14 centuries ago). The Islamic Republic is the title of Iran , but… there is no republicity in Iran because there is no democracy in Iran. The mullas are just rulling the country with the old fashioned rules of Quran (the religious book of Islam science 14 centuries ago). (MORE)

Iran have been famously found and fund from 500 B.C with the achamenids kingdom and by Cyrus the Great. and Its capital was called pasargade. one of those day's special cities which is so famous between the historians is Persepolise which have been found by Darius the Great. from 1933 Persia has cha…nged its name to Iran by the request of Reza Shah Pahlavi (Shah of Iran in the time). (MORE)

You could visit the ancient ruins of Khashayarshah, Persepolis, or the modern architecture of Teheran! Or even go out to a restaurant since Iran has some of the most delectable foods! Go site-seeing! My list would be endless!!!! So...go to this youtube link to see heaps more cool things to …do in Iran! (MORE)

Iran was originally called Persia, it was one of the very first empires in the world, at a time, it ruled most of the known world. Later Reza Shah changed the name to Iran, meaning noble, some time during his reign in 1935.The name Persia was used for Iran by Greeks . While Iran was called Iran by i…ranians since 3000 years ago. And the word originaly refers to the race of Iranians(Aryan race). Even in poems of one of the most famous poets of Iran Ferdosy and others we can see the word Iran. In other words the word Persia only was used by europeons for Iran. And Achamenid,Sassanid and other Iranian empires all were called Persian empires. (MORE)

Until 1935 Iran was officially known as Persia. However, Iran and Persia was used interchangeably until 1979 after the revolution. Edit: the name Iran have been used since Maads. it means Land Of Aryans

There is no dictatorship in Iran. Iran is a democracy based on Islamic law. Islamic law restricts freedom of pornography in society. Most Iranians are Muslims and agree to these rules. Some of the people of Iran do not agree to these rules and want more freedom.

This is because in the CURRENT official calendar of Iran they start counting since the prophet of Islam, Muhammad went from Mecca to Medina (Hijra). It is currently 2569 according to the Zoroastrian calendar which is the ancient calendar of Iranians (Persians). It is said that the Zoroastrian cal…endar of Persians is one of the most accurate calendars ever made. (MORE)

Iran was established when the Medes empire was formed with the Achaemenid empire. Cyrus the Great joined the two empires and established Persia, which was the biggest empire the world had ever seen. Several empires have risen from Iran and have conquered more land than Genghis Khan, Alexander the Gr…eat and Russia. (MORE)

Iranian Answer Never, Iran is too powerful for the West/Israel to attack. Iranianshave something called Nationalistic Pride which is they will ALLfight for an independent country. Iran has never been occupied by aforeign power for more than 12 years. If you go to war with Iran,its a war against 69 …Million male, female, children and theelderly. You cannot win. Iraq was being supported by 74 countrieswith military, information and money during the 8 year war withIran, and they still lost. Iranians are very patriotic and willfight to the last man/woman. So to answer your Question, not in a million years, Unless the Westwants another Vietnam. Western Answer Western countries are hesitant to engage in a military strugglewith Iran, not because they fear loss, but because Iran does have astrong military that would make such a war costly and difficult.However, as time goes by, it becomes more and more likely thatIsrael or the United States will plan some sort of overt attack onIran in an attempt to halt their nuclear program. Timetables forsuch attacks are constantly modified and it is unlikely, unless youknow somebody in Intelligence, that you can find out the exact dateand time. Update : Because of the Iran Nuclear Deal reached in July2015, the possibility of such an attack has diminishedsignificantly. (MORE)

The question as posed is difficult to answer because it is notclear. First, Iran has two leaders: There is the Ayatollah, or most seniorcleric of Shiite Islam in Iran, and right now that is Ayatollah AliKhameinei. He is a religious leader and holds the reigns to powerin a more general sense. There …is also the President who is"democratically" elected and right now that is Hassan Rouhani. Second, it is unclear what "have to do" means. If it refers to thefunctions that they are required to perform for the office, theyhave to defend, organize, and determine the future of Iran. If itrefers to what they should do in terms of policy decisions, thereare as many answers as different people. (MORE)

Iran is quite a large country, directly south of Iran is the Persian gulf. this is a sea that stretches all the way from Pakistan to Iraq along the coast of Iran. To the south-west of Iran is Iraq. Iran almost borders Kuwait too, but Iraq is in between Iran and Kuwait. on the other side of the… Persian gulf are from west to east: - Kuwait - Saudi-Arabia - Bahrain (an island nation connected by bridge to Saudi-Arabia) - Qatar - The United Arab Emirates (also known as Dubai) - Oman. (MORE)

The Shah of Iran abdicated because he felt that he was no longerable to hold back the Islamic Revolution; it was too widespread. Ithad become apparent by Black Friday (September 8, 1978), that therewould be a confrontation between the Shah and the Revolutionariesof all stripes. The Shah ultimately d…id not believe that he couldeffectively suppress the Revolutionaries. The Shah's first place of exile was Egypt in early 1979, followedby Morocco, the Bahamas, and Mexico, each for a few months.However, he fled to the USA towards the end of the year for medicaltreatment. That is when Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini comes to ran androse to power. He ordered an attack on the us embassy and thetaking of American hostages in order to demand the extradition ofthe Shah (so that he could be tried by the Iranian people andexecuted). President Jimmy Carter was seriously considering handingthe Shah back to Iran, but thankfully, Anwar Sadat, the presidentof Egypt, accepted the Shah as a permanent exile in his country. [See Discussion Section] (MORE)

Members of the Iranian government (minister) president elected by parliament for a confidence vote to be introduced. After examining a confidence vote in parliament toministers. Iranian President and the Parliament are elected with the votes of the people.

From other wiki.answers: - What is school like in Iran? They are like any other regular school. they have classes, labs,gyms and etc. but they are divided to two kinds: boys school and girls school ( http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_Iran_schools_like ) - What time does school start? in pri…vate ones starts from 7:30am to 3:00pm.the others from 7:30am to 12:00pm or 1:30pm.there are three bells before 12:00pm and one or two after that.no both sex in schools.boys is seprated from girls.teachers and managers are so strict and whatever ( http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_a_school_day_like_in_Iran ) - What is the time they start school in Iran? You have to be in the classroom at 7:00 am and the homework and schoolwork is so hard you need to spend hours on your homework ( http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_time_they_start_school_in_Iran ) (MORE)

Iran is not at all a threat. They are a total third world nation. Most of them don't even have indoor plumbing. The reason the United States says they are a threat is because: 1. Recently, Iran made an agreement with Pakistan and India to build an oil pipeline from Iran, through Pakistan and i…nto India. This would create competition with the U.S's Trans-Afghanistan Pipeline, owned by Halliburton (former vice-president Dick Cheney, who believes Iran is the biggest threat to the United States). 2. In early 2012, Iran became the first Middle Eastern country to 'dump' the petrodollar. Iran now accepts payment for its oil in Rubles for the Russians, Yuans for the Chinese, Rupees for the Indians, as well as Gold and Silver. This was a tragic blow to the petrodollar. One that will eventually kill it. As for the Nuclear situation, India, North Korea, China, Pakistan, Russia, as well as Israel all have nuclear weapons. If we let India, North Korea, Pakistan, China, and Russia have them, why can't we let Iran have them? Plus Israel has weapons, and can defend themselves if need be. Any country that values nuclear arms and oil money more than the welfare of its own people ( the lack of indoor plumbing, the lack of infrastructure, the lack of representative government ) could be called a threat. While the US has lost much of its luster and shine, it is still the country of choice for many immigrants. (MORE)

People in Iran are doing as peoples of all other countries. They study, work, worship Allah (or God in English and same God worshiped in Christianity and Judaism), teach, do research, work in trading and shopping, ... etc

Iran was originally known as Persia until 1935 when the Shah ofIran Reza Pahlavi asked the international community to address thecountry by its name used internally before that: Iran. This was torepresent the modernity of the new state. In the Iranian (or Islamic) revolution in 1979, Iran officiall…ychanged it's name from the Imperial State of Iran to the Islamicrepublic of Iran. Iran adopted Islam as state religion and theAyatollah, an Islamic religious rank, the head of state or theSupreme Leader. Presidents and Members of Parliament and citycounsels are elected by popular vote every four years. (MORE)

The government of Iran is effectively run by the Supreme Council of Ayatollahs. While there are democratic elections for the President and the Majlis (Parliament), these are often considered fraudulent and numerous candidates are censored.